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Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Sliders

These BBQ chicken sliders are the perfect game day recipe. Pulled chicken is easy to make in the Instant Pot and tastes great with a carrot slaw and pretzel buns.

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Sliders

We are deep in the middle of college football season and it is such a fun time to be in Nebraska. Even though this is a rebuilding year for the Huskers, Nebraska has so much pride in Husker football. I have been learning a ton about the sport and am having so much fun watching the games and cheering on the Huskers.

One of the things that makes football games so fun is all the good food. I love having some yummy snacks to munch on while we watch the game. These BBQ chicken sliders are a true fan favorite. They’re so easy to make thanks to my handy dandy Instant Pot. You just set it and forget it and have a delicious meal in no time.

We picked up all the slider ingredients at Family Fare. Everything tastes better when it’s on a pretzel bun, and a tangy slaw adds a fun kick to the BBQ chicken.

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Game Day BBQ Chicken Sliders Recipe

Pulled Chicken Ingredients

2lb boneless chicken breasts

2 Cups Barbecue sauce

2 Tbsp water

4 cloves garlic, fined minced

1 Tsp dehydrated onion

2 Tsp turmeric

1 Tsp cumin

1 Tsp smoked paprika

Salt and pepper, to taste

Nonstick cooking spray

8 Pretzel slider buns

Carrot Slaw Ingredients

1 lb carrots

1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped

2 Tbsp Dijon mustard

2 Tsp granulated garlic

2 Tsp dried dill

1 Tsp dried ginger

½ Tsp salt

1 Tsp black pepper

1/4 Cup olive oil

1/2 Cup white wine vinegar

Carrot Slaw Directions

Shred carrots using a box grater, add to a large bowl

Finely chop the onion, add to the bowl with the carrots

Add the dried seasonings and Dijon mustard

Add the olive oil and vinegar and toss to combine

Let sit at least 30 minutes before serving

Pulled Chicken Directions

Finely mince the garlic

Rub the inside of the Instant Pot with vegetable oil

Add the chicken breasts to the Instant Pot

Add the minced garlic and dried spices, still thoroughly to combine everything

Mix 1 cup of barbecue sauce with the water and add to the pot

Seal the Instant Pot, set to high pressure, and set the timer for 15minutes

When time is up, let the pressure naturally release completely (about 10 minutes)

I’m pretty much obsessed with my instant pot. I use it most nights of the week because I get home so late and need to get a meal on the table. I love that you have ginger in the slaw recipe, I bet it adds a nice bite. I’ve never added ginger, gonna have to give this a go! Thanks for sharing. For some reason I never thought to do a pulled chicken in the instant pot. Glad to be adding new recipes to my arsenal.